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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Water Resources Engineering

Employer
University of Utah
Location
Salt Lake City, Utah
Salary
Dependent upon experience
Closing date
Dec 10, 2021

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Discipline
Hydrology, Natural Hazards
Career Level
Faculty
Education Level
PhD
Job Type
Full-time
Relocation Cost
Negotiable
Sector Type
Academia

Job Details

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CVEEN) at the University of Utah invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position in the area of Water Resources Engineering with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2022. This position is anticipated to be filled at the Full Professor level although outstanding candidates at the Assistant and Associate Professor level are encouraged to apply. This position is part of the University of Utah’s priority to build a diverse faculty; thus, women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Position Description – The successful applicant will be required to develop an externally-funded research program, teach undergraduate and online graduate courses in Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, produce scholarly publications, collaborate with other faculty on professional development interests, and provide departmental, college and university service. An earned Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline before the date of hire is required. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituencies are also necessary. A PE is highly desirable. 

Driven by the need to provide cost effective, environmentally-friendly solutions to increasingly complex challenges created by coupling of climate induced hydrologic variability with aging infrastructure renovation and development of new facilities for expanding populations, significant changes in the field of water resources engineering are occurring. New cutting-edge tools encompassing big data, machine learning, and remote sensing methodologies are being developed to accurately and efficiently evaluate aspects of green infrastructure performance related to infrastructure damage and human health impacts of extreme flood flow and drought events. Thus, we seek applicants that have expertise in one or more of the following hydrologic areas: system simulation and data integration in cyberinfrastructure, advanced artificial intelligence and deep learning techniques in urban watershed environments, virtual and augmented reality of terrestrial systems, informatics related to smart and sustainable building infrastructure systems, human health impacts of extreme events, and hazard resilient civil infrastructure rehabilitation.

Candidates with strong core fundamentals that allow them to work across disciplinary boundaries are particularly encouraged to apply. We are seeking highly motivated team players looking to help advance our exciting undergraduate and graduate engineering programs and contribute to the Department’s online education efforts. 

The CEE department is one of seven rapidly growing departments within the College of Engineering (COE). Since 2003, the number of tenure-track faculty positions has grown by over 50%, COE enrollment has nearly doubled to approximately 5,500 students, and research expenditures have more than tripled to $95.1 million per year, placing our College in the top 30 engineering universities in the country for research volume and the University at the forefront of technology-based spin offs. The CVEEN Department currently has 24 tenure track faculty members, 4 career-line instructors, and approximately 100 full-time graduate students and 250 undergraduate students. The department has an active research program with over $6.3 million in external funding in 2020. Additional information about the Department is available at: www.civil.utah.edu.

Part of the Pac-12 Conference, the University of Utah is a Carnegie Research-Extensive University located in Salt Lake City at the foothills of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. Founded in 1850, the University of Utah now enrolls over 32,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The area experiences the four seasons and is known for world-class outdoor recreational activities including skiing, hiking, and biking.  The State of Utah has more national parks and scenic areas than any other states. Growth in transportation, energy, mining, software, semiconductors, finance, education, healthcare, and business job sectors have contributed to the State’s prosperity, during a difficult national economy.

For 11 consecutive years, Vizient Inc. has ranked University of Utah Health in the nation’s top 10 for quality health care among leading academic medical centers. U of U Health achieved the No. 1 ranking in the nation in 2020, 2016, and 2010* (healthcare.utah.edu/about/awards-and-honors.php).

Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah (U of U) was again recognized among the best cancer hospitals, ranking 30th in the country for cancer care. For this year’s rankings, U.S. News evaluated more than 4,500 cancer programs. 

Application Process – Electronic application materials (pdf format) should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, separate statements of research and teaching interests, up to three (3) relevant publications, and contact information for five references. Application materials must be submitted electronically at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/125111. Initial screening of applicants will begin January 7, 2022 although applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. 

The University of Utah is fully committed to affirmative action and to its polices of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity in all programs, activities and employment with regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a person with a disability, religion, sexual orientation and status as a veteran or disabled veteran.  The University seeks to provide equal access to its programs, services and activities for people with disabilities.  Reasonable prior notice is needed to arrange accommodations.  Evidence of practices not consistent with these policies should be reported to the Office of Equal Opportunity and affirmative Action (801) 581-8365 (V/TDD). The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and who possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

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The CEE department is one of seven rapidly growing departments within the College of Engineering. In the past decade, the number of tenure-track faculty positions has grown by 50% and research expenditures have more than tripled, to $81.5 million per year, placing our College in the top 30 engineering universities in the country for research volume. The CVEEN Department currently has 19 tenure track faculty members plus 3 unfilled positions including this vacancy, 112 full-time graduate students, and 378 undergraduate students. The department has an active research program with over $14 million in external funding in 2015. Additional information about the Department is available at: www.civil.utah.edu.
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